BALLARAT CENTRAL巴拉勒特

Other Regional Victoria
House Median
Local$575,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$415,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate39,624
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local1.5%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local4
Nearby0
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

BALLARAT CENTRAL Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

BALLARAT CENTRAL median house price is $575K, with +76% growth over 10 years, 47% below Melbourne median, unit median $415K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$575,000
House Growth
+76%2014-2024
Unit Price
$415,000
Unit Growth
+61%2014-2024
3BR House
$400/wk
2BR House
$370/wk
3BR Unit
$400/wk
2BR Unit
$360/wk

BALLARAT CENTRAL Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 39,624 per 100k residents, 482% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 39,624 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
2,131
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

BALLARAT CENTRAL Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 5,378, 1.5% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

5,378
Total Population
1,422
/km² Density
1.5%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
2,227 people
41.4%
2
Aust
1,880 people
35.0%
3
Irish
1,078 people
20.1%
4
Scottish
783 people
14.6%
5
German
230 people
4.3%

Transport

114.8 km
To CBD
83 min
Drive to CBD
110 min
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive only

BALLARAT CENTRAL Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

4 VCE schools in BALLARAT CENTRAL, top score 91.0.

BALLARAT CENTRAL Overview

BALLARAT CENTRAL is situated in Other Regional Victoria. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 5,378 residents, creating a density of 1422 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $0.6M, representing strong growth of 76% over the past 10 years, while the median unit price stands at $0.4M, having increased 61% over the same period.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight the area's educational options, with Ballarat High School serving as the local public school (ranked #79 among public schools) and Ballarat Clarendon College as the premier private option (ranked #1 among private schools).

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 39,624 per 100,000 residents, which is 5.82 times the Victorian average of 6,810, placing this area in the high crime category.

Demographics: The Chinese community represents 1.50% of the population (approximately 80 residents), forming a smaller but established presence within the suburb.

Transport: The suburb is positioned approximately 114.8km from the CBD, with travel times of around 83 minutes by car. There is no train station serving the immediate area.

BALLARAT CENTRAL FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, BALLARAT CENTRAL has a median house price of $0.6M, up 76% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.4M, up 61% over 10 years. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.